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1985 Chevrolet Camaro MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (19 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 23 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 37th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 19 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1985 #37 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	19	8.1	12.4
Highway	30	12.8	7.8
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 1985 Subcompact Cars

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1Chevrolet Sprint42 MPG $1,107
2Pontiac Firefly42 MPG $1,107
3Suzuki SA 31042 MPG $1,107
4Isuzu 750C/I-Mark35 MPG $1,329
5Chevrolet Spectrum35 MPG $1,329
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37Chevrolet Camaro23 MPG $2,022
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63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante8 MPG $5,812

1985 CamaroOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Camaro MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Camaro	Gas	19 MPG	30 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Camaro	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Camaro	Gas	16 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Camaro	Gas	15 MPG	24 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Camaro	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 84 cu ft
Cargo volume: 12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 386 g/mi

1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. rivals

vs Ford Mustang 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Capri 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Renault Fuego 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Firebird/Trans Am/Formula saves $84/yr vs Subaru RX Turbo 24 MPG · $1,938/yr RX Turbo saves $84/yr vs Dodge Daytona 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Daytona saves $84/yr vs Mitsubishi Tredia 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Tredia saves $162/yr vs Honda Accord 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Accord saves $233/yr vs Dodge 600 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Camaro saves $193/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Camaro saves $714/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Camaro saves $714/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid (17 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro?

Up to 23 MPG combined (19 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 17 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro?